Stanfords Travel

In 'Britain's Best Small Hills' @PhoebeRSmith returns with more great outdoor experiences tailored not just for the hard-core wilderness enthusiast but for novices and newbie hillwalkers alike. #RecommendedRead http://www.stanfords.co.uk/Britains-Best- Small-Hills-A-Guid…

Come and hear Alex Hibbert talk about his latest book Polar Eskimo.

In December of 2013, Alex Hibbert led an international quartet of polar travellers to the extreme north of Arctic Greenland. After a huge storm destroyed their intended route to the North Pole in the darkness of winter, instead of retreating, they decided to explore the beautiful but unforgiving region of Avanerriaq, the home of the Polar Eskimos. What followed was six months of harsh education, gripping ad...venture and...twenty unruly sled dogs.
Hibbert takes us on a fascinating adventure into a world few will ever see. From heart-stopping falls through thin ice into frigid water to the bizarre modern politics of Greenland.
He delves into history, their language and way of life and what makes today’s Polar Eskimo special.
Polar Eskimo offers a rare opportunity to glimpse into this distant and private society; one that has a both legendary and violent history plus a controversial and undecided future.
Tickets £4 (redeemable against the cost of Polar Eskimo by Alex Hibbert).
Includes a glass of wine/soft drink.
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Join us at stanfords as Robin A.Crawford takes us on a journey to the Outer Hebrides.
Using the seasons to show how the story of peat is also the story of Scotland. From its first uses during the Bronze Age, through the wildlife and folklore associated with the land during the centuries, to its integral role in the making of whisky.
The peatlands of the Outer Hebrides are half land, half water. Their surface is a glorious tweed woven from tiny plants, a habitat rich in wildli...fe, but underneath is layer upon layer of dead mosses transforming into the peat. One can, with care, walk out onto them, but stop and you begin to sink into them. For time immemorial the peatlands have been places – for humans at least – of seasonal habitation but not of constant residence.
In describing the seasonal processes of cutting, drying, stacking, storing and burning he reveals one of the key rhythms of island life, but his study goes well beyond this to include many other aspects, including the wildlife and folklore associated with these lonely, watery places.
Widening his gaze to other peatlands in the country, he also reflects on the historical and cultural importance that peat has played, and continues to play – it is still used for fuel in many rural areas and plays an essential role in whisky-making – in the story of Scotland.

Tickets £4
Redeemable against the cost of Into the Peatlands: A Journey through the Moorland Year by Robin A.Crawford.
Includes a glass of wine / soft drink.
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Join us at Stanfords as David Darrell-Lambert talks about all the best places to see birds in the capital.
Predictably for such a beautifully green city, London is rich in bird life – and not just pigeons, gulls and parakeets. Its flagship wetland reserves at Barnes, Woodberry Down and Rainham offer everything from bitterns to avocets, marsh harriers to bar-tailed godwits. But the sharp-eyed can spot wonderful birds in more mundane London settings: over 100 species listed in ...a year on Hampstead Heath alone, from goldcrests to hobbies. Peregrine falcons can be seen in Battersea. A short walk from East India Dock DLR is a secluded backwater frequented by teal and shoveler ducks.
Tickets £4
Redeemable against the cost of Birdwatching London
by David Darrell-Lambert.
Includes a glass of wine / soft drink.

Published in association with the London Wildlife Trust, Birdwatching London reveals the amazing variety of birdlife in London and offers a wonderful suggestions for a day or afternoon out among nature.
About the author:
David Darrell-Lambert runs the Birdbrain UK ornithological consultancy, regularly carrying out bird population surveys for London boroughs and businesses. He lives in the London Borough of Havering.
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We love an excuse to share this map from 'London's Pubcats'.
Celebrate #InternationalCatDay by enjoying a pint in purring, furry company, including prawn-loving Lily, Japanese fan favourite Lenny, 3-legged Legz, cat-bride Billie and other pub pusses.
http://www.stanfords.co.uk/London-Pubcats _9780993570216

Great to hear that A-level & GCSE geography entries in England are on the rise. GCSE entries increased by 36% and A-level entries by 21% between 2012 and 2017.
https://www.theguardian.com/…/michael-p alin-geography-force…

We've got your summer reading list covered. Check out our buy one, get one half price offer http://www.stanfords.co.uk/dive-into-summ er

Easter Island is reducing the length of time you can stay on the island 🗿
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/…/02/easte r-island-tourist-li…/

Adam Nicolson has won the Wainwright Golden Beer Book Prize with his book The Seabird’s Cry.
The announcement and presentation of the award of £5000 was made yesterday afternoon by Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Michael Gove MP and BBC Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison at the National Trust Theatre at BBC Countryfile Live in Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, at the end of a public event celebrating nature writing and the Wainwright Golden Beer Book Prize shortlist.
http://www.stanfords.co.uk/…/the-seabir ds-cry-by-adam-nic…/…

Buy one, get one half price on Michelin maps and guides.
Did you know that the Michelin Man is actually called Bibendum and he is one of the world's oldest trademarks?
http://www.stanfords.co.uk/publisher_Mich elin

With its mix of people and culture, our capital is an amazing place, but normally the wildlife gets missed completely. Generally we think we need to be in a rural setting for that. But it’s possible to see snakes, butterflies, deer and an array of different birds in London. Where do you start? Ahead of his event at Stanfords on 4th September, David Darrell-Lambert, author of Birdwatching London tell us about five places to visit, all easy to get to on public transport.
http://www.stanfords.co.uk/…/top-five-p laces-to-go-birdwat…/

..... and a very happy Yorkshire Day to this lot.

Happy National Swiss Day to all the maps and books in our Switzerland department 🇨🇭❤🇨🇭❤🇨🇭❤

Take a look inside abandoned historical sites across the US. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/…/art-of-a bandonment-usa-phot…/

With cooling sea breezes and quiet beaches, our small islands are perfect places to enjoy a hot summer. Novelists and nature writers reveal their favourites:
https://www.theguardian.com/…/10-best-u k-small-islands-beac…

Peel, Stick and Move - British Isles Map. Comes with a dry-erase marker so is perfect for planning adventures. http://www.stanfords.co.uk/Peel-Stick-and -Move-British-Isle…

Let’s go! 🗺🌍❤️👍 .

10 of the best words in the world (that don't translate into English): https://www.theguardian.com/…/10-of-the -best-words-in-the-w…

If you are looking for somewhere to escape the heat, come and cool down on Mount Everest (our 1st floor).

Website easy to navigate, what I needed in stock, ordered and delivered within a few days. Absolutely brilliant!

This is one of the most amazing shops it opens the world at your feet.

With a few well picked books and maps this shop can bring your dreams alive.

The world at your fingertips in books and maps!

The best travel shop out there, great coffee as well, always worth a visit.

Popped in yesterday evening - had to stop myself from spending a lot of money! Love this shop.....

Once again this place shows why it is truly one of the greatest shops in the world.



"Hello. I would like a map showing the north of the formerly German area of East Prussia that has place names in Russian and German and also shows villages destroyed in the war that no longer exist"



"Ah yes. We have 3 in stock"



Amazing work. You never let me down.

No words Can describe how AMAZING this book shop is🙌🏽

My husbands favourite shop in the world! Can’t get bored they’re always revising the look & the coffee shop is great too, virtually have to visit every time we’re in London!

My favourite shop! Always great choice of maps and travel guides. Great atmosphere and sense of adventure .

If you are travelling anywhere this is the place to come for maps and guides. I could have spent hours here but had to go to work.

I've always been entranced by maps since being introduced to them as a child with my grandparents & later in the scouts armed with my trusty silva compass I could conquer the world , I recently attended Lois Pryce's Book Launch " Revolutionary Ride " & was blown away with the place ! Literally " A kid in a map shop " Truly amazing, I be returning soon for sure

I was amazed by the selection on my first visit to Stanfords! I picked up several books to take home as gifts, took a great horse-drawn carriage tour with a friendly and well-informed guide, and refreshed with a cup of tea and a pastry in the cafe. The staff are exceedingly friendly and knowledgeable too. This is a place not to be missed on any trip to London!

Excellent customer service, thank you

Best bookshop for travellers !!

Best book shop ever! Love travelling so this shop is just amazing ...

Amazing shop! If you love travelling you will love Stanfords! Never seen such a collection of maps and travel books anywhere else.

Always pop in when I'm up town for the day and often loose an hour or two delving through all your beautiful books and maps!

A real treat for any traveller! An abundance of books and other nice things.

A friend recommended Stanfords & I had a peek online the other day. Wow! What a brilliant find. An extraordinary selection of books. Found a couple of books that were recommended on a recent trip to South Africa � and a lot more besides. Haven't been to the store in London yet, but next time I need some books, I will for sure �

Website easy to navigate, what I needed in stock, ordered and delivered within a few days. Absolutely brilliant!

This is one of the most amazing shops it opens the world at your feet.

With a few well picked books and maps this shop can bring your dreams alive.

The world at your fingertips in books and maps!

The best travel shop out there, great coffee as well, always worth a visit.

Popped in yesterday evening - had to stop myself from spending a lot of money! Love this shop.....

Once again this place shows why it is truly one of the greatest shops in the world.



"Hello. I would like a map showing the north of the formerly German area of East Prussia that has place names in Russian and German and also shows villages destroyed in the war that no longer exist"



"Ah yes. We have 3 in stock"



Amazing work. You never let me down.

No words Can describe how AMAZING this book shop is🙌🏽

My husbands favourite shop in the world! Can’t get bored they’re always revising the look & the coffee shop is great too, virtually have to visit every time we’re in London!

My favourite shop! Always great choice of maps and travel guides. Great atmosphere and sense of adventure .

If you are travelling anywhere this is the place to come for maps and guides. I could have spent hours here but had to go to work.

I've always been entranced by maps since being introduced to them as a child with my grandparents & later in the scouts armed with my trusty silva compass I could conquer the world , I recently attended Lois Pryce's Book Launch " Revolutionary Ride " & was blown away with the place ! Literally " A kid in a map shop " Truly amazing, I be returning soon for sure

I was amazed by the selection on my first visit to Stanfords! I picked up several books to take home as gifts, took a great horse-drawn carriage tour with a friendly and well-informed guide, and refreshed with a cup of tea and a pastry in the cafe. The staff are exceedingly friendly and knowledgeable too. This is a place not to be missed on any trip to London!

Excellent customer service, thank you

Best bookshop for travellers !!

Best book shop ever! Love travelling so this shop is just amazing ...

Amazing shop! If you love travelling you will love Stanfords! Never seen such a collection of maps and travel books anywhere else.

Always pop in when I'm up town for the day and often loose an hour or two delving through all your beautiful books and maps!

A real treat for any traveller! An abundance of books and other nice things.

A friend recommended Stanfords & I had a peek online the other day. Wow! What a brilliant find. An extraordinary selection of books. Found a couple of books that were recommended on a recent trip to South Africa � and a lot more besides. Haven't been to the store in London yet, but next time I need some books, I will for sure �